Snuggle up in luxurious texture with the Marshmallow Skies Crochet Blanket, a cozy crochet pattern inspired by fluffy clouds drifting across a bright blue sky. Featuring the eye-catching 3D ZigZag Waffle Stitch. This blanket is filled with raised ridges and beautiful dimension that create a soft, squishy fabric you’ll love wrapping up in. It’s the perfect combination of comfort, texture, and timeless style.
Crocheted with bulky (#5) weight yarn, the blanket works up quickly, making it an ideal project for anyone who enjoys seeing fast progress.
Free pattern from Victoria Pietz from Pattern Princess
The thick, plush fabric provides exceptional warmth without sacrificing softness, making it perfect for curling up on the couch, adding an extra layer to your bed, or creating a thoughtful handmade gift that will be treasured for years.
The sample blanket features alternating rows of soft blue and white yarn, creating a peaceful, cloud-inspired color palette that beautifully showcases the dramatic zigzag texture.
To make finishing easier, the pattern includes instructions for carrying the yarn up the sides during color changes, greatly reducing the number of yarn ends you’ll need to weave in and helping you spend more time crocheting and less time finishing.
Whether you’re making a cozy lap blanket, a generous throw, or a larger blanket for the whole family, the pattern includes five blanket sizes to suit your needs. With its richly textured stitch pattern, quick construction, and inviting softness, the Marshmallow Skies Throw Blanket is a rewarding project that combines eye-catching design with everyday comfort, creating a handmade blanket you’ll reach for season after season.
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner – Intermediate
You should be able to work the double crochet stitch and work it around the posts of the stitches below. Once you have mastered this method, you are ready for this pattern.
Gauge
Approximately 11 stitches and 6 rows of pattern every 4 X 4 inches.
Size
This pattern comes in 5 suggested sizes
- Twin Size = 70 x 80
- Baby = 36 x 40
- Small Throw/Lap Blanket = 45 x 50 (shown)
- Medium Throw = 50 x 60
- Large Throw = 60 x 70
Materials
Lion Brand Cover Story Posh Twist yarn. #5 bulky yarn. 7 oz/200g/233yards per skein.
Colors:
Whipped Cream
Blueberry Smoothie
Materials for Suggested Sizes:
- Baby 1,350 yards, 3 skeins of Blueberry Smoothie, 4 skeins of Whipped Cream. Total 7 skeins.
- Small Throw/Lap Blanket (shown) 2,095 yards, 4 skeins of Blueberry Smoothie, 5 skeins of Whipped Cream. Total 9 skeins.
- Medium Throw 2,800 yards, 6 skeins of Blueberry Smoothie, 7 skeins of Whipped Cream. Total 13 skeins.
- Large Throw 3,950 yards, 8 skeins of Blueberry Smoothie, 10 skeins of Whipped Cream. Total 18 skeins.
- Twin Size 5,250 yards, 11 skeins of Blueberry Smoothie, 13 skeins of Whipped Cream. Total 24 skeins.
Supplies
Size L Crochet Hook 8.0mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
